SR1029 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Arnell V. Gregorski, who passed away on September 23, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Arnell Gregorski was born in Waukegan to Casimir and Valerie Gregorski on August 22, 1952; he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Illinois; he married Amy Huffman on November 18, 1989; and

WHEREAS, Arnell Gregorski was the Chief Plan Examiner and Building Inspector for Highland Park until his retirement in 2017; and

WHEREAS, Arnell Gregorski had a lifelong passion for the Boy Scouts of America, from his entry into scouting 58 years ago to earning the rank of Eagle Scout with three Silver Palms; he held numerous leadership positions and earned many awards including the Silver Beaver and the St. George Award; he was also a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow, serving as the leader of Lodge 40 for three years and as Vigil Advisor for 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Arnell Gregorski achieved the Fourth degree in the Knights of Columbus and was forever a fisherman in his heart and soul; and

WHEREAS, Arnell Gregorski is survived by his wife, Amy; his sons, Andrew and Alan; his sister, Della; his brothers, Conne and Mitchell (Trish); one niece; and many cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Arnell V. Gregorski, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Arnell Gregorski as an expression of our deepest sympathy.